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  1. Thanks! It was/is. The scarring on my arm hasn't...

    Thanks! It was/is. The scarring on my arm hasn't completely healed and it's been almost 2 months now. I'm definitely going to make extra precautions to avoid it. I was reading something about worst...
  2. Hm. Is it possible the underquilt slid down a bit...

    Hm. Is it possible the underquilt slid down a bit due to the foot end being higher?
    I usually hang the same. I like the foot end way higher along with a pillow or stuff sack full of clothes...
  3. Sometimes I like to feel more cozy and run some...

    Sometimes I like to feel more cozy and run some LED string lights along the ridgeline. Uses 3 AA batteries so it's a bit hefty for backpacking....
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    That's great. The first trips are fun since...

    That's great. The first trips are fun since that's when you learn the most. I still haven't figured out if I prefer head left or right so it's nice to have a symmetrical hammock. I'll end up trying...
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    Nice. I'm near the Monterey Bay in Watsonville. I...

    Nice. I'm near the Monterey Bay in Watsonville. I usually head to Henry W. Coe State Park all year around.
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    I usually download some movies and podcasts on my...

    I usually download some movies and podcasts on my phone but recently picked up a musical instrument to take along.
    Harmonica's seemed cool but that can get pretty loud. So I did some looking around...
  7. [Video] Winter Overnight Backpacking Trip in California

    Hey everyone. It's been a while since I posted here.
    I recently extended the ridgeline for my Winter tarp using the DutchWare Hook Needle Splicing tools so I've been itching to take out the...
  8. Wow. That's amazing. Definitely adding this to my...

    Wow. That's amazing. Definitely adding this to my bucket list. I have relatives in Japan but I've never been there. I'd probably skip visiting them and go there instead hah.
  9. Nice video. That's a great tip on focusing on...

    Nice video. That's a great tip on focusing on foot placement. I tend to rely on my trekking poles a lot and should judge the terrain more. I tried using barefoot style shoes on my last trip and it...
  10. I was hounded by mosquitoes while in the hammock...

    I was hounded by mosquitoes while in the hammock this past Sunday. I picked up a Thermacell Backpacker mosquito repeller last year but left it in the car. I've used the bigger version for car camping...
  11. Very cool. Looked a bit sketchy on some of the...

    Very cool. Looked a bit sketchy on some of the crossings. Nice views out there.
  12. Thanks! I went back out again this past Sunday...

    Thanks! I went back out again this past Sunday and put up another video. Might as well keep it in the same thread. :D


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21EDyLPSnGM
    5/16/2023 - 5/17/2023 Henry W....
  13. Looks great out there. Sweet views. Cool to get...

    Looks great out there. Sweet views. Cool to get out with some buddies.
  14. I'm curious myself. I was playing around in the...

    I'm curious myself. I was playing around in the backyard to see if I could do a 'going to the ground' setup with a cut Ridgerest. I'd rather bring something lighter versus my heavier insulated...
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    I usually lay my quilts on the couch and have a...

    I usually lay my quilts on the couch and have a dehumidifier shoot dry air towards it. I'm kind of worried about tumbling the quilts in the dryer.
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    Wow that's awesome. Good luck!

    Wow that's awesome. Good luck!
  17. Yeah, brown is what I'm used to haha. We've had a...

    Yeah, brown is what I'm used to haha. We've had a really wet Winter and it's still relatively cold and wet compared to previous years. So there's a lot of green right now. Ponds that were mud puddles...
  18. Yeah, definitely. I need to take advantage of all...

    Yeah, definitely. I need to take advantage of all the green before the dry heat arrives.
  19. VIDEO: Quick solo overnight backpacking trip

    Hey everyone. It's been while since I brought out the hammock. I've been liking the group hang videos and seeing all the different setups. I noticed a lot of people were using pole mods so wanted to...
  20. Maybe you watched one of my older videos at Ridge...

    Maybe you watched one of my older videos at Ridge View. There's trees around that site where I've hung my hammock before. There's also a nice spot behind the privy.
    It's a bit challenging to find...
  21. I haven't used the internal rings but I've used...

    I haven't used the internal rings but I've used the external ones to attach shock cord w/ mitten hooks. At first I used one set to create a footbox but I didn't really need it. So now I use both sets...
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    I picked up the HG Premium Down Hood. It's the...

    I picked up the HG Premium Down Hood. It's the only one I tried so far and it's really warm. I usually stash it in the peak loft/shelf and put it on when it gets to around 30-40 degF. I have it...
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    Sticky: My name is Rod and I like Coppola movies :) But...

    My name is Rod and I like Coppola movies :) But basically a buddy called me Rodfather once in reference to the WWE wrestler 'The Godfather'. I ran with it after that.
    Sometimes I'll use Rodzilla...
  24. I have the Senchi Design Wren hoodie that's made...

    I have the Senchi Design Wren hoodie that's made from it. I love it. Only 3.4 oz but very warm. It's very breathable. I've used it as the only layer in colder months while hiking. You can pretty much...
  25. Thanks! Yeah it's wonderful out there this time...

    Thanks! Yeah it's wonderful out there this time of year. It gets way too hot out there during the Summer.
    I like testing gear there too. I'll head out just a mile to Ridge view to chill out if I...
  26. I brought my Nintendo Switch and stashed it in...

    I brought my Nintendo Switch and stashed it in the peak loft heh. For my battery bank, I kind of wrapped it in the down hoodie and stuck it in the quilt with me.
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    I use a small ground sheet that came with my...

    I use a small ground sheet that came with my Coleman Sundome tent. It's about the size of a welcome mat. It's not ultralight but it's just what I use. During my most recent trip when it rained I also...
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    There's also the new Big Agnes Skyline chair....

    There's also the new Big Agnes Skyline chair. It's a bit heavier than the Chair Zero but sits higher. https://www.bigagnes.com/collections/chairs/products/skyline-ul-chair

    Noticed it in this...
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    I dealt with this my last trip. My clothes were...

    I dealt with this my last trip. My clothes were wet from sweat, rain, creek crossings, and general condensation.
    I hung up my damp clothes on the ridgeline. I wanted to use my pants the next day so...
  30. VIDEO: Mahoney Zone - Henry W. Coe State Park, California

    Hey guys. I went to my regular backpacking destination recently and put more effort into creating content.
    I brought the 20 deg HG top & bottom quilt and it kept me warm down to 30 degF temps. The...
  31. I've been going to Henry Coe almost every week...

    I've been going to Henry Coe almost every week lately. Just short overnight trips. It's been dry but we're getting a bit of rain now. It's going to get down in the 20s soon but I'm down to meet up...
  32. Chill overnight rain and photography test

    I took a quick overnight trip over to Henry W. Coe State Park. I had my backpack packed and ready to go for about a week; trying to find some motivation to get back out.
    I’ve been getting back into...
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    Both. I switch back & forth. I'll lay right in...

    Both. I switch back & forth. I'll lay right in middle for a bit too.
  34. I took some ideas from this video:...

    I took some ideas from this video: https://youtu.be/iVGU4ZG-z40?t=265

    I used those line lock 3 hooks used in the video for the doors and tie outs. They're great. Makes it easy to tension.
  35. Right. It'd be basically worn weight. It would...

    Right. It'd be basically worn weight. It would definitely be an adjustment since my current trekking poles are 6oz each.
  36. It looks great out there. I'm jealous of all the...

    It looks great out there. I'm jealous of all the lush plants and water. The Trekking Treez looks cool. At 30oz, it's about 10oz heavier than my sleeping pad. Not too bad considering the sleeping pad...
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    I just set up the HG Journey recently. On the...

    I just set up the HG Journey recently. On the first trip I took:
    6 stakes.
    6 tie outs. 4 for main tarp. 2 for the center tie outs.

    In one setup, I used all the stakes.
    I used at most 3 of the...
  38. This is my experience so far. In my bed, I sleep...

    This is my experience so far. In my bed, I sleep better on my back after a trip in the hammock. I don't know.. maybe being forced on my back makes it easier to stay on my back when I get home. I also...
  39. There's more pics in the trip report....

    There's more pics in the trip report. https://rodoutdoors.wordpress.com/2022/10/11/kelly-lake-red-fern-pond-trip-report/
    I pitched the tarp in different ways depending on the wind and sun. It was...
  40. I cut about 4 feet or so of 3/32" elastic cord...

    I cut about 4 feet or so of 3/32" elastic cord and put a mitten hook at one end and a line lock hook on the other end. I made 4 sets of these for the doors. At first I thought I made the cord too...
  41. I guess it depends on how wide your shoulders are...

    I guess it depends on how wide your shoulders are and if you side sleep or toss & turn a lot.
    I picked up a wide Hammock Gear 20 deg top quilt (paired with a Nemo Tensor Wide) before I had a...
  42. I'm planning on trying out this trail this...

    I'm planning on trying out this trail this Fall/Winter. It's fairly close in the East Bay.
    https://peakofmylife.info/two-day-solo-backpacking-trip-ohlone-wilderness-trail-7cf9782a5d82

    I went to...
  43. I just went on a quick overnight trip to Henry W....

    I just went on a quick overnight trip to Henry W. Coe State Park at the HQ. I was planning on checking out Sada's Spring but the employees said there's barely any water anywhere. So I went just 1...
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    Went back to my go to spot at Henry W. Coe State...

    Went back to my go to spot at Henry W. Coe State Park. Most of the springs and ponds are dried up so camped close to HQ.

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  45. My go-to places are Henry W. Coe State Park and...

    My go-to places are Henry W. Coe State Park and Ventana Wilderness from the Arroyo Seco Campground Trailhead.
    Henry Coe is so huge you can map out a route to your liking. It's not exactly the most...
  46. Hey I live in Watsonville. I've been going to...

    Hey I live in Watsonville.
    I've been going to Henry W. Coe State Park every other week/month. Lately to Ventana Wilderness via Arroyo Seco Campground.
    I like going to either because they're so...
  47. Maybe put together a video presentation along...

    Maybe put together a video presentation along with a change.org petition with the help of your fellow hangers.
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    Thanks! Over here in the West it's dry. It was...

    Thanks! Over here in the West it's dry. It was actually a really pleasant 50 degF at night. I rolled up the tarp in the snakeskin so I could see the stars.

    Yeah eventually I'll probably pick up a...
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    Oh man. You don't know how much that means to me....

    Oh man. You don't know how much that means to me. Thanks, Shug. You made my day and I had a bad one today.

    Funny thing, I stopped by Safeway before heading out on that trip. Hoping they had some...
  50. Great video. The views are amazing. Thanks for...

    Great video. The views are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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